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Things to do

    6 splurge-worthy gifts to spoil someone in Baltimore
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    8 Maryland experiences to gift for the holidays
    Experiences can offer the perfect solution for those friends and relatives who claim they don’t need any more stuff.
    The Kennedy Center Orchestra performs with Laufey as the headliner for the first day of the All Things Go music festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a pumpkin palooza to a turkey waddle
    Grab your friends, family and warmest sweater and pick some of the events in Howard County for the week ending Nov. 20.
    Navy quarterback Blake Horvath runs for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 26. Navy plays Tulane this weekend in their final home game of the season.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Navy plays Tulane in final home game
    This weekend is the last chance to catch Navy at home during a turnaround football season. Other things to do in Annapolis include a fall arts show, an Annapolis roots trio, a touring dance company and the concert “Shared Voices” at a historic Black church.
    A Bmore Horror Club screening of “WNUF Halloween Special” featuring a talkback with local director Chris LaMartina in September 2024.
    What to do this weekend, from horror movies to photos with Santa
    Whatever floats your boat, there will be something for you to do this weekend.

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    Irish dancing will be part of the celebration at this weekend’s 50th annual Maryland Irish Festival.
    What to do this weekend, from an Irish festival to an art walk
    Whether you want to check out Station North’s art scene, shop for some handmade gifts or celebrate Irish culture, we’ve got you covered.
    The Maryland World War II Memorial was built on a rise overlooking Annapolis, located just across the Severn River from the Naval Academy. It contains the names of all Marylanders killed in the war.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: No parade, but lots of ways to honor Veterans Day
    There is no well-known veterans memorial or parade in Annapolis. But there are ceremonies, concerts and other special events to mark Veterans Day on Monday.
    Jillian Pettygrove gets her blood drawn by phlebotomist, Eugene Hankers, during Valentine’s Day Blood Drive by the American Red Cross at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Thursday, February 9, 2023.
    7 things to do in Howard County from a fleece festival to a blood drive
    November is here, the foliage looks like fall and the holidays are approaching. Pull out your favorite cozy sweater, grab a hot chocolate and start planning your week with some events in Howard County for the week ending Nov. 13.
    Use that “I Voted” sticker for freebies and discounts around the Baltimore region.
    The best Election Day discounts with your ‘I Voted’ sticker
    Your “I Voted” sticker is your pass to free or discounted stuff around the Baltimore region.
    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties.
    From a queer cabaret to an artsy bar event, here’s where to watch election results
    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties

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    The Annapolis side pulls during the annual Tug of War with Eastport on Nov. 4, 2023. The tug started as a business promotion when Eastport was cut off by maintenance to the Spa Creek Bridge. It's become an enduring Annapolis tradition.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Tug of War divides the city for fun and charity, again
    You could pull or just watch the Tug of War on Saturday, pitting Eastport against Annapolis with a 1,600-foot rope across Spa Creek.
    Have some fun with your jack-o’-lanterns once Halloween ends by watching watching them drop from the roof of the Maryland Science Center.
    What to do this weekend, from pumpkin smashing to a beer festival
    Whether you want to check out a new exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, take your child to smash their pumpkin or go to a craft beer festival, we’ve got you covered.
    Halloween is a time to celebrate what scares you and hope it leaves you alone the rest of the year in return.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from trick or treating to a cryptid crawl
    Halloween is officially here. From trick or treating to a sound bath, you can choose your level of spooky for the week ending Nov. 6.
    Reporter Julie Scharper peeks out of one of the solitary confinement cells in the basement of the old Northern District police station.
    Way down in the hole: Exploring Hampden’s creepy solitary-confinement cells
    The basement in The Castle in Hampden is a grim remnant of another era: a duo of dark, dank solitary confinement cells.
    Fall foliage nears peak around the water’s edge at Loch Raven Reservoir.
    Fall foliage is peaking in Central Maryland
    Autumn foliage is finally peaking around the Baltimore region.

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    An antique tractor by the road marks the driveway to the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum West Friendship. The museum closed last year, but Howard County plans to move its agriculture office to Hebb House, pictured here in the background, after completing renovations.
    5 things to know about Howard County’s plans for West Friendship Park
    West Friendship Park was long home to a popular, privately run antique farm museum. With the museum gone, a county task force recommends reimagining the 380-acre park by adding an agricultural center, horse trails, an archery area, campsites and more.
    The 21st Baltimore Marathon took place on October 15, 2022 with over 11,000 participants from all 50 states and at least 11 different countries.
    Baltimore Running Festival returns: Here’s what you need to know
    From race times to road closures, here’s what you need to know to plan around Baltimore’s popular foot race.
    An artist rendering shows what the brigantine Peggy Stewart might have looked like before it was burned on Oct. 19, 1774 in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: 250th anniversary of Annapolis Tea Party, drone show
    Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Maryland’s most flamboyant Revolutionary moment, the burning of the Peggy Stewart in Annapolis. You can also see the opera “Figaro” or watch the Midshipmen of Navy take on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
    Although the pumpkin patch opened Sept. 14 and closes Nov. 3, this weekend has special events in store.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a pumpkin patch to a bike show
    Whether you’re into outdoor concerts, birdwatching or getting in the spooky Halloween mood, there’s plenty to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday, Oct. 23.
    Exterior of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on 2/5/23.
    What to do this weekend, from ‘Our Town’ to Baltimore’s Running Festival
    Whether you want to check out Disney on Ice, run in (or watch) a marathon or indulge in a night of indie horror movies, we’ve got you covered.
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